Vanilla and Chocolate Wine and Dine

In Episode 11 of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we’re making crispy cheesy baked hot dogs that are simple, delicious, and perfect for game day or an easy dinner idea. All you need:Hot dogs (your choice)Cheddar cheeseMozzarella cheeseHot dog bunsButterBake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes and you’ve got the ultimate crispy, cheesy bite. But let’s be real… the food is only half of it. We’re talk...

Episode 10: This Escalated Fast  | Easter Cooking Chaos, Pizza Rustica Gone Wrong & Deviled Eggs 3 Ways What started as a cozy Easter cooking episode… escalated FAST  In Episode 10, we’re diving into our favorite Easter traditions while attempting to make some classic staples— pizza rustica (for the first time )  and  deviled eggs 3 ways . We’re chatting about what we’re doing this Easter, tra...

Episode 9: Scrap It… Roll the Bloopers 🤦‍♀️ Well… this was NOT the plan 😅 Our original episode had zero audio (yes, really), so instead of crying over lost footage, we’re giving you the best moments you weren’t supposed to see. Welcome to the chaos behind Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine 🍷—from cooking fails and burnt recipes to uncontrollable laughing, unfiltered moments, and everything...

Episode 8 of Change My Mind is straight chaos—in the best way 😬🔥 We’re cooking up Onion Wrapped Flying Dutchmans (aka low carb smash burgers) while answering some of the most out-of-pocket, risky, and hilarious questions yet. This one didn’t come out exactly like the viral version we saw—but trust us…it tasted 🔥🍔 What we made:Low carb Flying Dutchman burgers using thick-cut fried onions instea...

Episode 7 | Maddie’s First Birthday & Birthdays Past In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we celebrate a huge milestone — Maddie turning ONE! 🥳 Aly reflects on her first year of motherhood, sharing the highs, the chaos, and the beautiful moments that come with raising a baby during that unforgettable first year. While reminiscing about our own favorite childhood birthda...

Welcome to Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine — a cozy cooking and conversation show where two friends from different decades get real about life while making simple, delicious meals. Each episode blends comfort food, honest millennial conversations, wine, and relatable life stories about relationships, aging, careers, and everything in between. If you love easy recipes, authentic conversatio...

Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine | Episode 5: Thirty, Forty & Figuring It Out Welcome to Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine , the fun, flavorful show where we cook, sip, and dish on life’s sweetest moments. Join Vanilla (Lisa) and Chocolate (Aly) as they mix delicious recipes with real talk about life, love, and everything in between — all with a splash of wine and a lot of laughs....

In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine , we’re throwing it back to the 90s — before cell phones, before social media, and before the internet took over everything. Dressed in full 90s vibes, we’re talking about what it was really like growing up in the late 90s — America Online, dial-up internet, playing outside until the streetlights came on, and life before smartphones. From...

In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine , we’re dressed for Valentine’s Day, sipping wine, and attempting to bake Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies… emphasis on attempting. We talk all things Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day — relationships, friendship, love, and celebrating the people who matter most — while navigating what happens when two self-proclaimed “baking challenged”...

In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine , we’re sharing our real-life stories of growing up in Utah, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and New Jersey — and how two completely different backgrounds built one strong friendship. Chocolate talks about growing up in Utah and moving to New Jersey during high school, while Vanilla shares what it was like being born in Brooklyn, raised in Staten...

Welcome to the very first episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine — a food and lifestyle podcast where friendship, cooking, wine, and real conversations come together. In this episode, we’re making chicken taquitos, pouring a glass of wine, and sharing the story of how we met, instantly clicked, and turned our friendship into a podcast. From girl talk to kitchen laughs, this is where ou...